Samsung to Skip One UI 8.1 and Jump Straight to One UI 8.5 – Here’s What We Know So Far

Samsung is skipping One UI 8.1 and jumping straight to One UI 8.5, likely launching with the Galaxy S26 in early 2026.

Samsung to Skip One UI 8.1 and Jump Straight to One UI 8.5 – Here’s What We Know So Far

One UI 8 is Coming, and One UI 8.5 Will Follow Soon After Leak hints at Samsung skipping One UI 8.1, going straight to One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series Samsung's One UI 7 update is currently rolling out, but the tech giant is already setting its sights on the next major release — One UI 8 , based on Android 16 . With the upcoming launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 , Samsung appears to be accelerating its software update schedule. Key Takeaways: One UI 8 rollout is expected soon , launching with Samsung’s next-generation foldables. One UI 8.5 will follow, skipping typical incremental updates like One UI 8.1 or 8.1.1. Leaked internal screenshots suggest Samsung is reviving its .5 update cycle . Leaks Confirm Samsung is Moving to One UI 8.5 Recent leaks from well-known source Alfatürk on X (formerly Twitter) revealed a screenshot showing internal references to One UI 8.5 . This supports growing speculation that Samsung plans to skip One UI 8.1 entirely . Samsung's own apps of…

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